Protein-packed meal prep for all the energy you need to make it through your day! These little containers are perfect for ease of use and you'll never be hungry for junk food because these snacks will sustain you! Eat these snacks in moderation to help with your weight loss goals.

Two meal prep containers with deli sliced chicken, three hard boiled eggs, cubed gouda and white cheddar cheese, and almonds

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INGREDIENTS

Eggs
Almonds
White Cheddar
Gouda Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Breast

Note: Refer to the recipe card below for exact quantities.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Protein - Substitute your deli meat of choice!
Nuts - Walnuts or cashews would make a great addition.
Cheese - Try specialty cheeses like Havarti or Kerrygold Dubliner (my favorite)!

EQUIPMENT

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Meal prep containers
Instant pot

STORAGE

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

This dish is not freezer friendly.

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two meal prep containers with eggs chicken cheese almonds

Protein Pack Meal Prep

Jami Powell

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Prep Time 4

Cook Time 6

Total Time 10

Course Lunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

6 qty eggs
1 cup almonds
1 6 oz package Cracker Barrel Vermont Sharp White Cheddar & Gouda cheese cubes
½ lb sliced deli buffalo chicken breast

Instructions

Assemble ingredients.
Place eggs with one cup of water into InstantPot and set timer for six minutes on high pressure with the valve closed. *See notes
When finished, remove eggs and run them under cold water. Peel eggs and discard shell.
Arrange eggs, almonds, cheese, and deli chicken into meal prep containers.
Serve cold. Enjoy!

Notes

Eggs may also be boiled in water on the stovetop for 10-12 minutes if you do not own a pressure cooker.

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Food Safety

Cook eggs to a minimum internal temperature of 160 °F (71.1 °C)

Wash hands and create a clean work area.
Rinse fresh produce thoroughly.
Do not use the same cutting board or utensils on cooked food or produce, that previously touched raw meat or seafood.
Do not leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov